President Barack Obama has briefed Congressional leaders on his
plans for an expanded military campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq
and Syria. He discussed his strategy with leaders from both parties at the
White House.
The talks came ahead of a speech on Wednesday night in which he will make a case directly to the American people.
The White House described the meetings as "productive" and said Mr Obama had the authority to act against IS.
Tuesday's meeting with Congressional leaders came a year after lawmakers blocked Mr Obama's previous plans for missile strikes against
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